"I was reading the dictionary. I thought
it was a poem about everything."
                     --Steven Wright

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Heir to ( উত্তরাধিকারী (সম্পত্তি) ) He is the heir to his uncle’s property.
  • Dull at ( কাঁচা ) He is dull at Physics.
  • Wanting in ( বিহীন ) He is wanting in common sense.
  • Based on ( ভিত্তি থাকা ) Your remarks were not based on the facts.
  • Certain of ( নিশ্চিত ) He is now certain of his ground.
  • Quick of ( চটপটে ) He is quick of understanding.

Idioms:

  • clever hit ( কথার মতন কথা )
  • Maiden speech ( প্রথম বক্তৃতা ) His maiden speech fell flat on the audience.
  • Call to mind ( স্মরণ করা ) I cannot call to mind your name.
  • Come off with flying colours ( জয়লাভ করা ) Our School team came off with flying colours.
  • In lieu of ( পরিবর্তে ) Give me this pen in lieu of that.
  • As usual ( যথারীতি ) He is late as usual.